Ketten Wälder introduces the Cromox rotating double swivel

Ketten Wälder GmbH, manufacturer of the premium stainless-steel lifting brand Cromox, has introduced its latest product: the Cromox rotating double swivel (CWHD). The CWHD expands the company’s established range of Grade 60 stainless-steel roundsling connectors, designed for use in cleanroom, food and beverage, offshore, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, water treatment, and other demanding environments.

According to Ketten Wälder the Cromox CWHD is a natural evolution of its swivel connector range. The unit is designed for applications where a load must rotate during lifting or material handling operations.

A dual swivel mechanism allows the component to rotate under load at both connection points, preventing torsion, improving handling, and supporting smoother, safer lifting processes.

Most CWHD components are manufactured from Grade 60 AISI 318LN Duplex stainless steel, known for high ductility and superior corrosion resistance (DIN EN ISO 9227 > 1008 h). The safety pin, ball bearings, screws, and nuts are also Grade 60 AISI rated. The CWHD currently offers a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 0.63 t.

The Cromox CWHD is engineered for environments where corrosion resistance, hygiene compliance, and material integrity are critical. Typical applications include:

food & beverage for lifting mixers, processing machinery and tanks; pharmaceutical & biotechnology for handling centrifuges, cleanroom equipment and sensitive systems; water treatment for lifting pumps and filtration units and marine & offshore where equipment is exposed to seawater or aggressive media.

Its resistance to salt spray and chemical exposure makes the CWHD suitable for 24/7 offshore use, where stainless-steel components must withstand extreme conditions.

Franz Wälder, CEO of Ketten Wälder said, “The double swivel function is designed to solve under-load rotation challenges directly at the point of use. Combined with the Grade 60 material properties, the CWHD meets the requirements of many demanding industries. It continues our mission to provide stainless-steel lifting equipment that performs reliably under high corrosion exposure, strict hygiene standards, or continuous offshore operation. We expect the capacity range to expand over time, but 0.63t is currently our hot runner for rotating connectors.”

To ensure short lead times and global availability, Ketten Wälder is strengthening stock levels in its warehouses in Germany, the UK, and the United States, with direct shipment from headquarters.

The CWHD is compatible with several Cromox masterlinks and sub-assemblies, including the CGHF-05, CGS-05, CGSL-05, and CVG-05. This ensures seamless integration into complete stainless-steel lifting assemblies.